The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word WINDOW-SHOP
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More clues leading to the result WINDOW-SHOP
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The straight part
We know that "Vaguely consider possible purchases, looking through lights" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vaguely consider possible purchases, looking through lights = window-shop.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WINDOW-SHOP mean?
WINDOW-SHOP verb- To engage in window-shopping; to browse the windows of shops with no intention of buying anything.